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Bump Keys (Protect Yourself)
Snopes ^ | January 2007 | Unattributed

Posted on 02/13/2007 10:15:50 AM PST by Ben Mugged

Dutch television program demonstrating the technique ~snip~ were posted on various web sites. The issue has naturally concerned a good many people who have learned about it, since it seemingly shows that many of the kinds of locks typically used on residences are seemingly vulnerable to being bypassed through a fairly simple, effective technique.A "999" or bump key can be any key that fits a particular pin tumbler lock and that has been modified so that all of its cuts (or grooves) are made to the deepest allowable position as defined by each manufacturer. The term "fit" means that the key will enter the keyway (the front of the lock) but will not unlock it. The term "bumping" refers to the process of forcing the key to interact with the pin tumblers by "bumping" or rapping it with a plastic mallet while it is inserted into the lock. This process entails hitting the head of the key, causing it to rapidly move forward. When the key is struck correctly, each of the bottom pins is "bumped" upward for a brief instant, thus allowing the lock to be opened.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption
KEYWORDS: bumpkeys; burglars; lockbumping; locks
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Watch the YouTube video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr23tpWX8lM

This is of major concern to everyone.

1 posted on 02/13/2007 10:15:53 AM PST by Ben Mugged
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To: Ben Mugged

As opposed to someone kicking your door in????


2 posted on 02/13/2007 10:19:04 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

Or breaking the window?

I work in the lock business. If you've ever tried using one of these devices or a key gun, you will find them very time consuming and difficult to use.

If someone is kneeling down, messing with my neighbors front door lock, I'm asking him why.

We also cut glass. If anyone wants into your home, a glass cutter is simple, neat, effective and quiet.


3 posted on 02/13/2007 10:22:33 AM PST by colorcountry (Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.)
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To: colorcountry

Did you watch the video? The time spent in front of the lock was less than 5 seconds.


4 posted on 02/13/2007 10:24:41 AM PST by Ben Mugged (Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.)
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To: colorcountry

Speaking as one who has worked in the lock business, I concur. This kind of device only works marginally on well worn and/or poorly designed locks, and is pretty much useless for higher quality locks.


5 posted on 02/13/2007 10:26:17 AM PST by Hegemony Cricket (Causing global warming is so easy, even a caveman could do it...)
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To: Ben Mugged

I saw this last week. It's amazing how effective and simple this method is. Apparently it's been around for a long time. One wonders why the lock companies have not improved their product.


6 posted on 02/13/2007 10:27:47 AM PST by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: Ben Mugged
This is of major concern to everyone.<<<
This is of major concern to everyone without a weapon....

There!...fixed it!
7 posted on 02/13/2007 10:27:54 AM PST by M-cubed (Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
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To: Ben Mugged

Some locks are immune to this. I have Schalage locks. They cannot be "bumped".


8 posted on 02/13/2007 10:28:46 AM PST by LetsRok
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To: colorcountry

There's also the old favorite, the Kwickout tool.

Note to everyone else - don't have Kwikset locks on your doors or anything else guarding your valuables. They're known as "Kwik-pick" locks for a reason.


9 posted on 02/13/2007 10:29:33 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: M-cubed

A weapon is only effective if you are home.


10 posted on 02/13/2007 10:30:04 AM PST by Ben Mugged (Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.)
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To: LetsRok

Wrong. Some Schlage locks can't be bumped, but most of them can.


11 posted on 02/13/2007 10:31:33 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: LetsRok

Just checked - unless you have a Schlage Primus, your Schlage can be bumped open.


12 posted on 02/13/2007 10:35:15 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Ben Mugged
News Link

How to

13 posted on 02/13/2007 10:37:41 AM PST by Ben Mugged (Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.)
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To: LetsRok

I'm glad to hear that, I have those locks too. :)


14 posted on 02/13/2007 10:42:02 AM PST by EX52D (Life is a stage, and we are merely players...)
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Maybe I spoke too soon...I guess if someone wants in, they'll find a way. :(


15 posted on 02/13/2007 10:43:38 AM PST by EX52D (Life is a stage, and we are merely players...)
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To: EX52D

Schlage bump keys: http://www.lockpicks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=696

Of the Schlages, only the Primus can't be bumped open.


16 posted on 02/13/2007 10:45:47 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Ben Mugged

Electric toothbrush (slightly modified) and a nailfile.


17 posted on 02/13/2007 10:48:09 AM PST by Old Professer (The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, and writes again.)
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To: colorcountry
Might want this to go along with the cutter:


18 posted on 02/13/2007 10:51:13 AM PST by Old Professer (The critic writes with rapier pen, dips it twice, and writes again.)
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To: Ben Mugged
and a lock only keeps honest people out...bet I can enter 95% of the homes in America without going thru a door....alot more windows then doors in a house....probably be quicker too!
19 posted on 02/13/2007 10:57:55 AM PST by M-cubed (Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
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To: Spktyr

Thanks for the info. I have one about 4 years old, so I probably don't have the Primus. :(


20 posted on 02/13/2007 10:58:05 AM PST by EX52D (Life is a stage, and we are merely players...)
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